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A much-needed perspective on how to mother difficult adult children while balancing one's own needs.
Difficult brings to life the conflicts that arise for mothers who are confronted with the unexpected, burdensome, and even catastrophic dependencies of their adult children associated with mental illness, substance use, or chronic unemployment. Through real stories of mothers and their challenging adult children, this book offers relatable, provocative, and, at times, shocking illustrations of the excruciating maternal dilemma: Which takes precedence—the needs of the mother or of the distressed adult child?
With guidance for finding social support, staying safe, engaging in self-care, and helping the adult child, Difficult is a compassionate resource for those living in a family situation which too many keep secret and allows readers to see that they are not alone.
Contents
Acknowledgements
Author's Note
Part One Intro- Through A Mother's Eyes
Chapter 1: What is a Difficult Adult Child?
Chapter 2: Once a Mother, Always a Mother?
Chapter 3: Give Me Shelter
Chapter 4: Shame and Blame
Chapter 5: Torn in Two
Chapter 6: Mental Illness in the Family
Chapter 7: Who Cares for the Mentally Ill?
Chapter 8: Substance Abuse in the Family
Chapter 9: Chromic Sorrow
Chapter 10: Violence in the Family
Chapter 11: Pain of the Past
Part Two Intro- Small Steps
Chapter 12: Stages of Change
Chapter 13: Seeing and Not Seeing
Chapter 14: Self-Assessment
Part Three Intro- Helping yourself
Chapter 15: Social Support
Chapter 16: Self-care
Chapter 17: Staying Safe
Chapter 18: Helping Your Adult Child Get Help
Chapter 19: What comes next?
Appendix A: Resources for Mothers and Adult Children
Appendix B: Research Methodology
Appendix C: The Mothers
Difficult: Mothering through conflict and commitment
Table of Contents
Notes
Index
About the Author
